With eastbound 16T clear, the local comes out of the siding and heads to Bristol past a stand of blooming Bradford pear trees.

The 23G rolls through historic Abingdon, VA past the old N&W Freight Depot and the newly restored N&W Caboose.

Flying through Abingdon with a long string of passenger cars in spotless condition. (My thanks to Dustin and Eric for giving me a heads-up on its approach.)

Picking up speed after observing slow order past track work along Hillman Highway.

Picking up speed after observing slow order past track work along Hillman Highway.

First Spring-like day this year.

Work train tied down at Abingdon, complete with a GP59/SD40-2 consist, crane, and caboose.

Let's call this one "Shootin' the moon in the afternoon". Our enlightened town leaders and others have slowly created a great photo venue with the passenger station, the old store, the station, t... (more)

Hurrying past the refurbished ex N&W caboose.

NS 38Q works through snowy Abingdon as it passes the decorated N&W caboose on display. The siding to the left of the train remains buried as it is rarely used for meets.

At approximately 10:25AM (I know because I was late for choir.), this impressive eastbound train swept though town and saluted the newly-lettered preserved N&W caboose. The Arts Depot is the form... (more)

The 22A rumbles past the old Freight Depot in Abingdon, VA

Crewmembers squint to see the signal at the west end of the short Abingdon siding at around 6:52PM. A little detour on the way to Financial Peace class. It's in the budget.

Work train heading east past ex-N&W Freight and Passenger Stations plus town caboose freshly painted and on display in Depot Square.

NS 38Q picks up speed through Abingdon after getting a green signal when MOW got on the siding at Litchfield, the east end of the 3,743 foot siding in Abingdon.